Top Crop I & II Energy Storage
Thursday 1, May 2025
Installed capacity of 100 MW / 400 MWh
Project overview
Top Crop Energy Storage I & II represents an expansion of EDPR NA’s energy infrastructure in Grundy and/or LaSalle Counties, Illinois. Once online, these projects will share some of the existing electrical infrastructure from Top Crop Wind I & II.
The low impact batteries will provide additional storage capacity for the utility and system operators by storing electricity from any energy source and delivering it to surrounding communities when needed.
Economic benefits
$140 million
Capital investment
$9 million
Revenue for public services
Millions of dollars
Local spending
Job creation
50 construction jobs and 2-3 permanent jobs will be created
Renewable energy technology
Energy security
Energy security
Energy storage at the site will support Illinois’ electric grid while contributing to national energy security by providing flexible, on-demand power.
Environment and energy storage
Environment and energy storage
Energy storage enhances reliability, reduces costs, and increases grid resilience.
Energy storage facilities are designed to not release pollutants into the air, soil, or waterways.
Energy storage safety
Energy storage safety
Energy storage sites are highly regulated to ensure safety for neighbors, communities, and technicians.
84 million gallons of water saved each year
Top Crop I & II will save more than 84 million gallons of water each year and prevent the air pollution that causes smog, acid rain, and climate change.
Contact us
Top Crop Wind
Operations & Maintenance Office
111 Watters Drive
Dwight, IL 60420
713.817.3476
Caitlin.Aquila@edpr.com
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